Arsène Wenger on Robin van Persie - video

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger admits the team regrets losing Robin van Persie and did not want him to go to Manchester United. Arsenal's new captain will be Thomas Vermaelen, who is promoted from his role as vice-captain, a position which now goes to Mikel Arteta. Arsenal face Sunderland in their opening Premier League game of the season on Saturday

Source: ITN

Friday 17 August 2012 07.33 EDT
First published on Friday 17 August 2012 07.33 EDT